Families & Relationships

Managing relationships with others can be both rewarding and challenging, but it is these relationships with partners, friends, family, colleagues, and others that are a vital part of what makes us human and contributes to our health and wellbeing. 

Partner relationships often have the most significant impact. So, how do we know whether a relationship is healthy or unhealthy? Below is a great Ted Talk by Katie Hood which should help you decide.

Domestic Abuse

Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexuality, or background. If you or someone you know needs support with these issues, please see the links in this government website for more information, websites, and links to support in the local area.

Please click on this link for further information around domestic abuse.

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Support with Caring, Families and Parenting

If you care for children, you will understand how difficult parenting can be at times. As they say, there is no manual for being a parent. However, after years of research, we do know some of the things that parents can do to help them to be better parents. 

Balancing the various demands parents must cope with is not easy, and all parents can come under pressure or stress sometimes. A good place to start for further guidance is here on the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) website. 

The Government’s website provides advice and guidance about the practicalities of raising children including the support that is available to parents. 

If you are caring for others there is a lot of support out there too. The Carers UK website is a great place to start for all the advice, guidance, and support that you might need as an adult carer.